27.01.2025
Applications for the seventh consecutive intake of the Master’s Program “Outsourcing Projects and Companies” - a joint initiative of the Association for Innovation, Business Excellence, Services, and Technology (AIBEST) and Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” are open until January 31. Established in 2019, the program has become one of the leading specializations for training experts in the technology sector and high-value-added business services. Over 70 students have successfully graduated from the program so far.
The curriculum is tailored to the schedules of working professionals, with classes held on weekday evenings and weekends. The program welcomes candidates from diverse academic backgrounds, including economics, philology, computer science, and more.
“This program creates true industry leaders. Its success stems from the strong partnership with AIBEST and the involvement of the business sector. Each course includes guest lecturers from the industry who provide students with real-world case studies and best practices”, emphasized Assoc. Prof. Nikolay Netov, Ph.D., from the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration at Sofia University.
Alumni Club: Building a Community
Meanwhile, the second meeting of the Alumni Club of the master’s program took place, solidifying a tradition that serves as a platform for exchanging experiences and discussions among alumni, current students, and business representatives. Graduates of the program shared that the knowledge and skills acquired during their studies have helped them build successful careers in the industry.
“The establishment of the Alumni Club a year ago is another step towards creating a strong community that bridges academic knowledge with business practices. This will encourage experience-sharing, the creation of new opportunities, and long-term partnerships”, commented Natalia Shishkova-Georgieva, Executive Director of AIBEST.
What Does the Master’s Program Offer?
The program spans two semesters and offers a full-time schedule that is highly convenient for working professionals, thanks to its flexible structure. Students participate in practice-oriented sessions, including real-life case studies and meetings with guest lecturers from AIBEST member companies in the high-tech industry and high-value-added business services sector. Graduates gain the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary for establishing, managing, and successfully developing a business.
The program equips students with the skills to apply their expertise across a wide range of professional fields, including the high-tech industry, outsourcing services, consultancy firms, and academia.
More information about the program and the application process can be found on the website of Sofia University’s Faculty of Economics and Business Administration or via email at outsourcing@feb.uni-sofia.bg.
About AIBEST
The Association for Innovation, Business Excellence, Services, and Technology (AIBEST) is an independent industry organization that aims to position Bulgaria as a leader in knowledge-intensive products, services, and solutions and as a global destination for educated talent. The association unites companies across all sectors of the modern business services industry—BPO, ITO, R&D centers, and SSCs (shared service centers).
About the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration at Sofia University
Currently, over 1,500 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral students are enrolled at the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration. The faculty consistently receives top rankings in the Ministry of Education and Science's evaluation for the professional field of Economics. It also maintains over 150 active partnerships with international and national organizations.